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PublisherLlewellyn Publications

ISBN-101567181309

ISBN-139781567181302

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Book TitleSacred Magic of Ancient Egypt : the Spiritual Practice Restored

Number of Pages416 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2003

TopicComparative Religion, Ancient / Egypt, Magick Studies

IllustratorYes

GenreBody, Mind & Spirit, Religion, History

AuthorRosemary Clark

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1 in

Item Weight29.7 Oz

Item Length9.1 in

Item Width7.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2003-054622

Dewey Edition22

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Decimal133.4/3/09932

Table Of ContentContents List of Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xv Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xvii Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxi Sacred Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxiii Prologue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxvii Chapter One, The Legacy of Ancient Egypt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Egypt''s sacred tradition and its relevance to modern spirituality. Ancient cosmogony, beliefs of the powers inherent in nature, humanity, and spiritual beings. Sacred Science and its component disciplines: esoteric architecture, cosmic resonance, and theurgy. Chapter Two, Esoteric Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Sacred geography, construction, and functions of the ancient temple. Planning the modern temple with cosmic orientation, symbolic furnishings, and art. The spiritual constitution of the temple through ritual: dedication of the cardinal quarters, invocation of the elemental forces. Chapter Three, Cosmic Resonance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 The sacred astronomy of the ancient temple with a delineation of the Lunar, Solar, and Stellar calendars. Ceremonial events following the rhythms of the New and Full Moons, the Solar Ingresses, and cosmic tides. The dekanoi and sacred hours, understanding the "seasons" of the Neteru. Chapter Four, Theurgy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Egyptian spiritual practice in the temple setting--theurgy and the sacraments. The daily ritual, ceremonies following the sacred calendars, and special rites. Ancient initiation and the fabrication of the light body. Chapter Five, Liturgy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 The components of ancient Egyptian ceremony and a complete Solar liturgy of twelve monthly observances, honoring the twelve Neteru of the Heliopolitan cosmogony. Chapter Six, Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237 Twelve Hebu (festivals) that convey the benefit and special powers of the twelve Neteru in the Solar cosmogony. Healing, divination, coming of age, marriage, funerary, and offering services for the modern temple. Chapter Seven, Transformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313 The function of high ritual in divination, protection, and execration. The transformative ceremony of the Opening of the Mouth for animating sacred space, healing, and funerary observance. A daily practice that fulfills the initiatory tradition of ancient times. Appendix 1: Chronology of Ancient Egypt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .359 Appendix 2: Place Names of Ancient Egypt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .361 Appendix 3: Spiritual Locales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .363 Appendix 4: Omm Sety--A Life Well Remembered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .367 Bibliography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .373 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .378

SynopsisIn The Sacred Magic of Ancient Egypt , Rosemary Clark presents a comprehensive guide to a modern practice of ancient Egyptian theurgy. Included are daily rituals, annual ceremonies, and the founding of a temple tradition for either the sole practitioner or a gathering of celebrants. The dimensions of Sacred Science-esoteric architecture, cosmic resonance, and magical practice-are outlined in detail and demonstrated in a program for practical, everyday use. Authentic and richly detailed, this guidebook also: - Presents beautiful rituals patterned on ancient Egyptian texts for modern initiates - Serves as an excellent reference on many aspects of the Egyptian mysteries that have not been accessible elsewhere - Contains a complete repertoire of ancient hymns, litanies, spells, and ceremonies that allows for reading in the ancient tongue Enter the timeless realm of Egyptian sacred ritual. Experience for yourself the ultimate realization of ancient Egyptian spirituality-the assumption of divine knowledge and grace., In The Sacred Magic of Ancient Egypt, Rosemary Clark presents a comprehensive guide to a modern practice of ancient Egyptian theurgy. Included are daily rituals, annual ceremonies, and the founding of a temple tradition for either the sole practitioner or a gathering of celebrants. The dimensions of Sacred Science-esoteric architecture, cosmic resonance, and magical practice-are outlined in detail and demonstrated in a program for practical, everyday use. Authentic and richly detailed, this guidebook also: - Presents beautiful rituals patterned on ancient Egyptian texts for modern initiates - Serves as an excellent reference on many aspects of the Egyptian mysteries that have not been accessible elsewhere - Contains a complete repertoire of ancient hymns, litanies, spells, and ceremonies that allows for reading in the ancient tongue Enter the timeless realm of Egyptian sacred ritual. Experience for yourself the ultimate realization of ancient Egyptian spirituality-the assumption of divine knowledge and grace.

LC Classification NumberBF1591.C52 2003